A car manufacturer unveiled a new hybrid SUV that gets 60 miles per gallon on the highway

A city banned plastic bags in all retail storesAn airline announced it would use more biofuel to power its planes

Scientists found that a certain plant can be used to treat allergiesThe government launched a program to help small businesses create online storesA bookstore hosted a poetry night with local poets

A local café offered free coffee to customers who bring their own mugsEngineers designed a new type of window that keeps homes cooler in summer and warmer in winter

The postal service introduced a next-day delivery service for packages

A celebrity chef cooked a meal for homeless people at a shelterThe national tennis team won a major international tournament for the first time in 20 years

A local theater hosted a festival featuring plays written by young playwrightsThe government introduced new regulations to ensure food products are free from harmful additives

A tech company unveiled a new laptop that is lighter and has a longer battery lifeWeather conditions increased the risk of wildfires in the western part of the country

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• ·Football league announces changes to playoff format for next season
• ·An environmental organization reported that the number of endangered sea turtles has increased by 30% over the past decade
• ·A community garden donated 150 pounds of carrots to a local senior center
• ·Researchers calculated that using energy-efficient light bulbs can save households $50 a year on electricity bills
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·The city council voted to add more public restrooms in downtown parks and plazas
• ·Local schools installed new security systems including metal detectors and surveillance cameras
• ·Weather forecasters warned of possible flooding in coastal areas due to a storm
• ·A team of scientists discovered a new planet outside our solar system that may be capable of supporting life.
• ·A pet rescue organization started a pet food bank for low-income pet owners
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic buildings
• ·A wildlife conservation group worked to protect forests
• ·A new species of bird was spotted in a national park
• ·A wildlife group protected endangered foxes
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·A bookstore chain announced it would host monthly book swap events for community members